Nicolas Ghesquière takes us into the future for Louis Vuitton show in Paris

Models walk runway at the Louvre with flying cars hovering above as designer envisions city life in a warming world

Nicolas Ghesquière takes us into the future for Louis Vuitton show in Paris

TL;DR

  • Louis Vuitton's fashion show in Paris featured models in light, airy fabrics.
  • The show's set included 34 flying cars suspended above the catwalk in the Louvre's courtyard.
  • Designer Nicolas Ghesquière stated that the warming world significantly influenced his collection.
  • Ghesquière envisioned future urban living, with models as pedestrians navigating a city with flying cars.
  • The collection marked a shift from Ghesquière's typical structured and ornate designs to lighter silhouettes.
  • Nicolas Ghesquière was recently honored with a knighthood by French President Emmanuel Macron for his contribution to creative industries.
  • Brigitte Macron has a close working relationship with Ghesquière.
  • Attendees at Ghesquière's knighting ceremony included Catherine Deneuve, Phoebe Philo, and Felix of Stray Kids.